Cooper vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cooper

Boy #50 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #50
Total SSA Count: 5,699
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish British Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #75
Total SSA Count: 4,547
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Ian Rank #75

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #75 for Ian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Ian more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Ian mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cooper and Ian boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.

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